Tooth cleaning and gum massaging brush



April 14-, 1942. H. L. wlLENsKY,

room CLEANING AND sum MASSAGING mwsn INVENTZOR A ar .5. MZflL f) ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 14, 1942 UNITEDSSTATES" PATENT OFFICE Harry L. Wilensky, NewYork, N. Y.

. Application March 28, 1940, Serial No. 326.321 2 Claims. ,(Cl. -l10) This invention relates to newand useful improvements in a tooth-cleaning and gum massaging brush. a v

Still further the invention proposes the construction of a tooth cleaning and gum'massaging brush characterized by a rubber brush'body having a plurality of solid or metal impregnated pointed rubber elements-and cylindrical rubber elements projecting therefrom in a specific relationship to each other to permit the pointed elements to be used for cleaning the crevises between the teeth, and the cylindrical rubber elements for massaging the gums.

Still further the invention proposes the provision of a solid member secured within the rubbrought in contact with ones gums, and to sooth the gums by the vacuum action of the cup, also to serve as a cup or compartment for the cleaning ingredients.

Still further the invention proposes the provision of a means for interchangingly holding in position the pointed elements projected outwards from the brush body.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of a tooth cleaning and gum massaging brush constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a partial side elevational view on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional view on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a view similar to a portion of Fig. 1 but illustrating a modification of the invention.

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5 but illustrating a still further modification of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a vertical sectional view on the line 1-1 of Fig- 6.

Fig. 8 is a vertical sectional view onthe line 8-8 of Fig. 7. I v T Fig. 9 is a bottom elevational view looking in the. direction'of the line 9-9 of Fig. 7.

The tooth cleaning and gum massaging brush, according to this invention, includes a rubber brush body I0 having a concaved top face and a handle II continuing from one end thereof. The brush body I0 is constructed of soft rubber and has a solid tongue I2 embeddedtherein andxtending along the entire length thereof for imparting rigidity to the brush body. This tongue is made of. suitable plastic or metal material and has a continuation portion forming the handle II for permitting the same to beused similar to conventional tooth brushes. The free end of the handle I I is provided with an opening I3 by which the brush maybe conveniently suspended from a wall or similar surface.

A plurality of solid cylindrical rubber elements project from the concaved top face of the brush body Ill. These cylindrical rubber elements are integrally formed with the brush body I0 and extend in spaced lines along the adjacent edges thereof. Each of the cylindrical rubber elements I4 is characterized by a hollowed out outer end I l for facilitating the massaging and soothing action when the ends of the cylindrical rubber elements are brought into contact with ones gums, and will help to-carry the cleaning ingredients to the teeth. l a

A plurality of solid pointed rubber elements I5 project from the concaved top face of the brush body ID. The pointed rubber elements I5 may be integrally formed with the brush body' concaved plane to more accurately seat against ones curved gums and teeth.

According to the modification of the invention shown in Fig. 5 the construction of the tooth cleaning and gum massaging brush is similar to that previously described, except for a slightly dilferent arrangement of the cylindrical rubber elements I 4' and the pointed rubber elements I5.

except for the provision of a means for removably.

holding a portion of the brush body withIthe 2,279,355 I I v f I5 projecting out from the top side of the rubber body I0. I

It is to be understood that the shape and material of the tooth cleaning and gum massaging brush may be changed as desired. The device may also be molded or otherwise produced in various colors,

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right'is reserved toall changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as depointed elements I5 in position with relation to the brush body. In this form of the invention the tongue l2 of the handle II extendsinto a hollowed out area It formed in 'the' brush body and securely holds in positionthe removable and interchangeable pointed members I5, These pointed members are integral with a base strip II iwhichris located between theItopI wall of the hollowed out area I6, and the top fajceeofithe tongue I2, and is confined; to aIposition immediately below ,the row-of cylindricalrubber elements I 4 by the tongue I2. v I

The pointed rubber members I5 are adapted to project through rectangular openings I8 formed in the upper surface of the brush body 7 I0. 1 This arrangement permits, the interchanging of the pointed elements in the'tooth cleaning and massaging brush with differently "shaped pointed members ofvarious sizes and density to obtain the most effective results in massaging, soothingand cleaningones teeth. I I

The base strip I I with the pointed members I5 may be easilyremoved from the brush body III by first removing the handle I I so that the tongue portion I2 is withdrawn fromthe hollow 1B of the brush body. The base'strip IImay then be v moved downwards, and the side portions of the brush body Ill may be pressed inwards so as to increase the height. of thehollow of the brush body, facilitating the top extremities of the pointed members I5 passing out of the openings- I the same width as theIhollow of the brush body so that when it is in position,,the basestrip- I1 is firmly held imposition with 'its pointed members fined inthe appended claims.

.-Having thus described my invention, what I .claim as new, and desire to secureby United on projecting through said openings; and a handle having a tongue'on-one end thereof, said tongue extending within the hollow of said brush body and bearing between said strip and the ,lower wall of said hollow'brush bodyior holding said strip in position; said tonguebeing removable byIsliding from said openend 'of said brush bodyto Ifree saidstrip. I ;I.,-V I I I I 2. In a tooth cleansing and gummassaging brush-having a hollowc:rubber brush body with massaging elements, projecting upwardly from the upper, wall thereof and being opened at one end, said upper j wall; having; openings therethrough', a strip. within the hollow of said brush body and having teeth cleaning members there on' and projecting through said openingsrand a handle having a tongue on oneend thereof, said tongueextending within thelroll'ow of said brush body and bearing between said' strip and the lower wall of said hollow brush body for, 'holding'said stripin position, and said tongue being removable -by' sliding from; saidqopen endof I said brush body tofree saidstrip, said tongue being of a width substantially equal to the width of .thehollow of said brush body and'said; strip being of a width which is much narrower than the width of the hollow-0f said brushbody. 

